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Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Mechanics

Paper ID #11349Use of a Rube Goldberg Design Project for Engineering DynamicsDr. Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout Devin Berg is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the B.S Manufacturing Engineering pro- gram in the Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Page 26.1639.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Use of a Rube Goldberg Design Project for Engineering DynamicsIntroductionRube

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Sarah Christine Gurganus, NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Center East

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Mechanics

Paper ID #12176Using Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis in a Design-Analyze-Build-Test ProjectDr. William E Howard, East Carolina University William E (Ed) Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He was previously a faculty member at Milwaukee School of Engineering, following a 14- year career as a design and project engineer with Thiokol Corporation, Spaulding Composites Company, and Sta-Rite Industries.Dr. Rick Williams, Auburn University Rick Williams is currently a Visiting Associate Professor at Auburn University. His research interests include

Conference Session

Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hirohito Kobayashi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanics

Laboratory (VML), was developed based on Matlab® Graphic-User-Interface. VML was created as the kinematic information measurement tool to be used ina class project environment. In the project with VML, first, the student will capture a digitalvideo image of an object subjected to the complex motion with a high frame rate digital camerathat is widely available today. As the second step, the student will evaluate the kinematics,position and angle, of the object with digital motion tracking algorithm within VML. Thekinematic information deduced from the motion tracking can be exported as the data inMicrosoft® Excel format. The data can then be used to evaluate other kinematic informationsuch as velocity, acceleration, angular velocity, and angular

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Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

include engineering mechanics (statics, dynamics, and mechanics of material), soil mechanics and foundation engineering. His research areas of interest include: use of computer simulation in engineering education, project-based learning and innovative teaching tech- niques in interdisciplinary topics. He is also a member of ASCE and ASEE.Prof. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is a Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, such as engineering dynamics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering

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Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Emmanuel Francisco Oquendo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; David Candelario Suarez; Christian Gabriel Hernandez-Negron, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Manuel Jose Perez-Vargas, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Mechanics

May 2015. Hernandez-Negron has research interest in civil engineering and engineering education. During his studies in Civil Engineering and Surveying in the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM), he had the opportunity of do summer internship and research, assist professors and also being part of the directive board in different Societies and Organizations. His goal when he culminates the B.Sc. studies is contribute by developing new projects for the sole purpose of helping society. He says, ”Within my goals there is my need to continue my studies in a Doctor of Philosophy’s degree. Every step of the experience in my studies and life fills me with enthusiasm and encourages me to keep going.”Mr. Manuel Jose

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Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

exist for only for a few basic shapes, suchas elliptical, rectangular and triangular shapes1.This paper presents the design and development of a basic mobile application, Torsion HPC, to Page 26.1587.2assist students and engineers in calculating torsional stresses for different cross sections of solidbar. The project objectives were two fold. First, the tool needed to provide a method forengineering students to better understand torsional stress in non-uniform bars which are rarelycovered in basic undergraduate solid mechanics courses. Ideally, the tool should accomplish thiswithout adding class time to the course, which means it is important

Conference Session

Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Burkhardt Ph.D., U.S. Naval Academy

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Mechanics

courses with their pre-course conceptions and misconceptionslargely unchanged. The study by Halloun and Hestenes1 reported that “Common sense notionsabout motion are generally incompatible with Newtonian theory” and that “conventional physicsinstruction does little to change that.” For these reasons considerable effort has gone into developing improved pedagogicaltechniques for the teaching of basic engineering mechanics as well as methods for assessinglearning in these classes. Examples include active learning2, project based learning3, peerteaching4, intrusive advising5, supplemental instruction6 and one-on-one tutoring7 among them.Many of the techniques considered or their core elements, however, have been documented inthe literature

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Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Mechanics

Paper ID #14225Warping Deformation Caused by Twisting Non-circular ShaftsProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Page 26.1712.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 WARPING DEFORMATION CAUSED BY TWISTING NON-CIRCULAR SHAFTSABSTRACTThis project is a combined analytical and experimental activity to study warping deformation inshafts of non-circular cross section subjected to torsion. This is a supplemental activity for thejunior level Mechanics of Materials course. The students see the

Conference Session

Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Michael Wild, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Robert J. Prins, James Madison University

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Mechanics

assignment did so after already completing the class, and developed the assignmentwith the intent of having other students complete and learn from the assignment. One school thathad students develop assignments like this is the University of Wyoming.26 The engineeringdepartment at the University of Wyoming uses an approach they call For Students By Students,and students develop both laboratory exercises and robotic systems that are used to teach otherstudents in their program.26 These projects are reported to be popular among the students; they Page 26.111.4help the students acquire skills such as prototyping to meet requirements and interacting

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific

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Mechanics

statistics courses and serves on numerous dissertation committees. She has also directed the evaluation research associated with several state- and federally-funded projects, especially those involving teacher professional development.Dr. Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific Hector Estrada is currently Professor of Civil Engineering at University of the Pacific; a position he has held since August 2006. Prior to joining Pacific, Professor Estrada was chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His teaching interests include structural engineering and mechanics, the design of timber and steel structures, structural dynamics, and earthquake engineering

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Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yufeng Hu P.E., Western Michigan University; Javier Martin Montefort P.E., Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

is critical to get students engaged in active learningthrough activities such as solving problems, working with each other, asking questions andgetting feedback.To enhance student learning in Statics, researchers at various institutions have explored othermethods for teaching Statics, such as developing concept map and quantifying students’conceptual understanding[1, 2], developing on-line homework or learning modules[3, 4], peer-led-team-learning[5], project-based learning[6], emporium-based course delivery[7]. Among them, theflipped classroom method[8, 9, 10] has gained popularity. In a flipped classroom, the class time isdevoted to guided instruction where students work through problems with the instructor presentto provide assistance and

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Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward J. Berger, Purdue University; Edward A. Pan, University of Virginia

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Mechanics

Mastering work was meant to encourage low-stakes practice,with multiple submissions allowed for each problem, and no hand-written work associated withthe Mastering problems was collected. Second, Mastering grading is only granular in the senseof how many attempts a student has taken—not in reference to the quality of their work leadingup to submission of their answer. In the absence of any evidence of problem-solving process, wedecided to remove the Mastering data from the analysis completed here because it is qualitativelydifferent (i.e., no meaningful partial credit) than the other pieces of graded work in the analysis.Students also completed a small project (5% of their final grade) on a topic of their choice, andthey earned class credit (up to

Conference Session

Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yan Tang, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Human Performance at the University of Central Florida. Her interests include resampling method, propensity score analysis, research design, measurement and evaluation, and the applications of statistical methods in educational research and behavioral sciences. She is actively involved educational and social science research projects. Dr. Bai has published books and many professional articles in refereed national and international journals. She has won several competitive awards at the University of Central Florida for her excellent teaching and research. Dr. Bai also served on several professional journal editorial boards, such as Journal of Experimental Education, Frontiers in Quantitative Psychology and

Conference Session

Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University; David G. Pollock P.E., George Fox University; Jennifer Light, Lewis & Clark College; Adam Lenz, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

MaterialsIntroductionThe work reported in this paper begins with the end of a previous research project. Our earlierwork investigated student understanding of mechanics of materials1–3. After describing howstudents understand this topic, we wanted to move on to developing course materials to helpbuild on students’ existing understanding and address misconceptions. This is not an unusualprogression, and, indeed, our initial research in this area showed us that most course materialsthat are developed from research never achieve broad adoption4. Many engineering educatorsdevelop their own materials, duplicating researchers’ efforts and potentially denying students thebenefit of research-based materials with proven effectiveness. The lack of adoption is a

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Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; David W. Dinehart, Villanova University

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Mechanics

the instructor duringthe learning process. These longer periods allowed for the instructor to focus on interdisciplinaryproblems rather than traditional civil and mechanical engineering problems. The authors providea list of supplies and required equipment.18 Hall et al. 19 also outline the design, construction,and fabrication of seven laboratory exercises and a design project for a sophomore levelintegrated statics and mechanics of materials course. Each laboratory and project is detailed, Page 26.780.4including photographs, drawings of the equipment, student work requirements, principles demonstrated, and equipment design and fabrication

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Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek James Lura Ph.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert James O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics

best practices from the scholarship of teaching and learning. Outside of course development, his primary re- search interests are in biomechanics, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and robotics. His current research projects include robotic methods modeling and predicting human motion, the functional evaluation of a variety of prosthetic devices, and the creating of low-cost virtual reality systems for stroke rehabilitation. His goals are to offer the best possible education to his students and to increase the mobility and manipulability of persons with disabilities.Dr. Robert James O’Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. ROBERT (BOB) J. O’NEILL is Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Civil

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Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Graves P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Young Hwan Chun, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanics

Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects throughout the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a significant number of journal articles and book chapters on these

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Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

draw a special class of free bodydiagrams called “trusses” in a second-year statics class. A truss diagram could be used to findthe forces of tension and compression in members of a bridge framework, for example.Despite the importance of such hand-sketched diagrams for engineering education and practice,large class sizes common in US engineering education often prevent provision of carefulevaluation and feedback on such diagrams, and the situation with MOOC’s is even more difficultdue to size. Only recently has computing technology become powerful enough to enable rapidand detailed feedback on engineering hand-sketched diagrams. The Mechanix project isdeveloping and evaluating software that enhances student skills for creating and applying

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Clive L. Dym, Harvey Mudd College; Lori Bassman, Harvey Mudd College

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Mechanics

has evolved and been transferred to otherinstitutions, and the process and results of assessment.Course Development: Context and EvolutionWe first developed our course at an undergraduate college focusing on math, science, andengineering. The general engineering program1 is unified by the concepts that design is thecentral activity of engineering; that engineers typically design systems; and that such designrequires good models and rigorous analyses of the physical systems. Students complete bothcornerstone2 and capstone3 design projects that are inherently interdisciplinary, and fulfillcurricular requirements that provide a broad education in engineering fundamentals.Because the program leads to an ABET-accredited, unspecialized degree in

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Komarek, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Mechanics

various active learning methods. Forexample, only 9 percent said they never had students discuss problems in pairs or groups, and Page 26.890.3only 18 percent never had students work on problems sets or projects in pairs or small groups.There are some important limitations of this work. First, it is unclear the extent to whichinstructor self-reporting is accurate (as noted by the author) or the extent to which therespondents were representative of all instructors. Responses might be more likely from facultyactively engaged in trying to teach statics most effectively. The quality of implementation of thevarious methods varies widely. As shown in a

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark H. Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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Diversity

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Mechanics

made.Initial course design The statics course considered here is part of a typical calculus-based engineeringmechanics sequence. Topics in the course include force and moment vectors, equilibrium,structural analysis, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. The class meets three times aweek for 50 minutes over 15 weeks. The course has weekly assignments, four unit exams, afinal exam, and a design project. Some small changes were made to this outline in order toaccommodate “flipping” the class as detailed below. A learning management website was utilized to “flip” the statics course. The course siteconsisted of videos and notes to be viewed by students before class. It also containedassignments and student grades. Students obtained

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathon E. Slightam, Marquette University; Mark L. Nagurka, Marquette University

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Mechanics

the nomenclature and design equations are developed for various typesof gears. There may be exposure to real gears in a mechanical engineering laboratory; moreoften, students may see gears passed around in class and as part of demonstrations. Hands onpragmatic exposure to gears and gear systems may improve student theoretical comprehensionand more realistically prepare students for industrial careers.Discovery Learning The term "discovery learning" covers a variety of instructional techniques, such as active,cooperative, collaborative, project-based, and inductive learning. In these student-centered peda-gogical methods, the focus of activity is shifted from the teacher to the learner. The student is notprovided with an exact answer or a

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

educationand industry collaboration councils such as ABET. The second key element is instructors(teachers). The third key element is students. The fourth key element is the delivery approachesor the pedagogies, which are the learning environments established between students andteachers.There are many successfully implemented educational pedagogies. In the traditional classroomapproach, instructors prepare and deliver lectures to students in classrooms. During lectures,there is limited interactive between students and instructors for large classes. Students learnthrough the lecture during classroom sessions and then complete the assignments such ashomework or projects outside of the classroom. With the advances in computer technology,worldwide

Conference Session

Statics Online

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Mechanics

time, she has taught classes in structural analysis, timber and steel design, engineering mechanics: statics, building foundations and numerical analysis. Professor Ramming has recently been named Halliburton Outstanding Young Faculty and the Outstanding Teacher for the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. She has also published books for Project Lead the Way and a text on Numerical Structural Analysis. Professor Ramming enjoys spending time with the students of CEAT as the advisor of the Ar- chitectural Engineering Institute, Tau Beta Pi, Women Inspiring Successful Engineers, and CEAT Student Council.Prof. John J Phillips, Oklahoma State University JOHN PHILLIPS, a registered engineer and

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Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keri Ryan, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, Univeristy of Nevada, Reno

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Mechanics

Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University. Page 26.146.1 c American Society for Engineering Education